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A 61-year-old San Jose woman was critically injured in Palo Alto just before 5 p.m. Tuesday when she lost her balance at a center divider island while crossing El Camino Real at Sheridan Avenue and fell backwards into traffic.
She was hit by a northbound car and suffered major head injuries, according to Palo Alto Police Sgt. Sandra Brown. She is in critical condition at Stanford Hospital.
Her identity is being withheld pending notification of family and final confirmation, Brown said.
The accident created a massive traffic jam in the rush-hour traffic at one of the busiest intersections in town. El Camino Real was shut down during the investigation for about two hours between Page Mill Road and Grant Avenue.
Police continue to investigate the accident. Witnesses are requested to call Agent Paul Scheff at (650) 617-3100, X1356.
By Palo Alto Weekly staff
By Palo Alto Weekly staff
By Palo Alto Weekly staff